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Advanced Riding Course: Body position and knee down
By Niall Mackenzie on 16/04/2010 13:42:58
Motorbikes are designed for the straights, so when it comes to the corners a little help is needed. Good body position can be really effective, making the experience safer and more comfortable
While instructing, I am frequently asked if body position is important? This is only just behind getting asked is it Neil or Niall? For the record, it is Gaelic and apparently pronounced Nee-al, so blame my parents. My Dad was Neil by the way
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Mar 10
By Niall Mackenzie on 10/03/2010 10:59:11
Charity begins in Southport as Niall finds it better to give than polish his motorbikes, but he still finds time to heap loads of pressure on Brit riders going for world titles in 2010
-in but then that’s me having fun on motorbikes so it probably doesn’t count, and I suppose neither does buying lottery tickets because my real motive there is to win millions to blow on even more bikes.But I’m trying to be a better person in 2010 and I’ve started
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Motorcycle Track Guide: Silverstone GP
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/07/2011 11:21:33
Get the racers knowledge of the new Silverstone GP circuit with Niall Mackenzie
The completion of the all new Silverstone GP circuit means we finally have a motorsport facility to match any other in the world. Many will argue that Donington is still more satisfying to ride but the combination of ultra fast straights linked with every type of corner you could...
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First Ride: 2002 Suzuki GSX1400 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 12:36:30
Just another member of the Bandit family? Not quite. Suzuki delve back into the history books to bring you a genuine muscle bike with all the trimmings. Niall Mackenzie finds it's not quite what he expected
Click to read: Suzuki GSX1400 owners reviews, Suzuki GSX1400 specs and to see the Suzuki GSX1400 image gallery.When I first saw pictures of Suzuki's new GSX1400, I had images of a big 1970s-style Eddie Lawson racebike thing. You know, big power, big engine, twin-shocks at the bac...
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki Bandit 1200S
By Niall Mackenzie on 28/09/2010 15:05:38
Brilliant? Affordable? No better choice than the Bandit 1200.
Click to read: Suzuki Bandit 1200S owners reviews, Suzuki Bandit 1200S specs and to see the Suzuki Bandit 1200S image gallery.LOOK UP 'MOTORBIKE' in the dictionary and I reckon you should find a picture of the Bandit 1200. Its big engine, splashes
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki DL1000
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 13:51:14
The DL1000 may do everything you may want it to but may lack in the excitement you want
, is okay but not special. The Suzuki V-Strom's strength is in being user-friendly and well balanced. It's far from bad motorbike and it's brilliant value for money, but it lacks the 'X' factor.
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Aug 10
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/07/2010 13:04:26
Like many persons of advanced years, Mr Niall Mackenzie vicarioiusly enjoys the success of others for whom the clock ticks loudly. His support for dear old Max is truly touching...
rostrum well into three figures. Old is fast becoming the new young so watch out for Whit and me at a racetrack near you soon!I suppose even if they don’t like motorbikes we should all try to love our neighbours. That’s not always easy though when the said
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Advanced Riding Course: Trackday riding etiquette
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/03/2010 14:24:48
The trackday paddock can be a daunting place. For track newcomers Niall advises a calm approach at your own speed – after all, it’s no race
to it. The fact is if you can ride a motorbike at any level then you will enjoy a trackday at just about any circuit you fancy.It is completely acceptable to book yourself into the novice group and potter round in 3rd gear all day long, absorbing
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Advanced Riding Course: Throttle control
By Niall Mackenzie on 22/03/2010 13:50:28
Get on the gas with the best, Niall Mackenzie walks through a guide for throttle control
Ask any youngster what the right handlebar grip on a motorbike does and he’ll tell you it’s for making the bike go faster.Which is true but it will also help you slow down, steer you into corners, steer you out of corners and assist greatly when
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The Avon 3D Ultra range
By Niall Mackenzie on 27/03/2012 09:15:24
Alternative Supersports rubber
As with many things, the world of motorbikes goes in phases. It be might be manufacturers dominating a certain segment of the market or even one country seemingly having a never ending supply of successful racers and the same goes for tyres. Back
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